Social impact teams are under pressure to demonstrate relevance, effectiveness, and value, often with programs that have been in place for years. As organizations evolve, many well-intentioned initiatives begin to feel stretched, fragmented, or harder to explain internally. The challenge isn’t starting over, but knowing how to reassess existing programs, strengthen what’s working, and reposition the work so it drives business and societal value.

This webinar is designed for experienced social impact, community relations and ESG professionals looking to sharpen the effectiveness and relevance of their programs. We’ll explore how to evaluate current initiatives with a clear, practical lens; how signature programs can be refreshed or reinvented to deliver stronger impact and strategic value; and how communications and storytelling can reinforce alignment with business priorities without diluting mission.

Grounded in real-world program development experience, the session will offer concrete actions participants can apply immediately, along with frameworks for evolving programs over time so they remain focused, resilient, and valued across the organization.

Nikki Korn, Principal and Chief Strategy Officer, Cause Consulting

Nikki Korn leads companies in tackling complex societal challenges with clarity, creativity, and discipline. As Principal and Chief Strategy Officer at Cause Consulting, a firm she has co-led for over two decades, she partners with senior corporate and foundation leaders to architect social impact strategies, strategic plans, and signature programs that align business priorities with meaningful, measurable outcomes.

A connector of ideas and people, Nikki pairs big-picture thinking with rigorous execution. She applies a human-centered, design-driven approach to complex U.S. and global issues including youth and workforce development, financial education, health equity, youth violence prevention and safety, and distracted driving. Known for her empathy, judgment, and precision, she brings structure to complexity and leads multi-stakeholder work with momentum and credibility.

Nikki has designed some of the field’s most respected signature social impact initiatives, including Empower by GoDaddy, Aramark Feed Your Potential 365, Alnylam Challengers, Hasbro Be Fearless Be Kind, HARMAN Inspired, NetApp Data Explorers, JCPenney Afterschool, and Chevy R.O.C.K. She has been profiled among the Leading Women in CSR and co-authored Evolution, Innovation and Best Practices in Corporate Social Impact, published in Springer’s Managing for Social Impact guidebook for practitioners. An accomplished speaker and sought-after facilitator, Nikki is widely regarded as one of the premier experts in signature social impact program development.

Mark Feldman, Principal and Managing Director, Cause Consulting

People bring in Mark Feldman when they need a true thinking partner and strategist. As Founder and Managing Director of Cause Consulting, Mark advises C-suite executives, foundation presidents, and CSR and ESG leaders on how to make hard choices about where to focus, how to demonstrate impact, and how to align social responsibility with core business priorities.

With more than three decades of experience in the corporate social impact field, Mark works at the intersection of business strategy, marketing, communications, and social impact. He develops signature social impact programs, designs enterprise-wide strategies, and strengthens social responsibility and ESG reporting. His work builds the business case for impact by linking purpose, performance, and reputation to drive credibility and results.

Known for incisive questioning and strong facilitation, Mark guides complex conversations and moves leadership teams from fragmented efforts to focused, strategic portfolios.

Mark is recognized as an exemplary leader in corporate responsibility by Corporate Responsibility Magazine and is a recipient of a Presidential Points of Light Award. He is a frequent and sought-after speaker and has written for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Boston College’s Corporate Citizen Magazine.

Re-fresh, Re-invent, Re-energize: Making Your Social Impact Programs Work Harder